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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.25, 4,056.82 and 854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.25, 4,056.82 and 854.93 is: 1,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.25 : 4,056.82 = 854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.25/4,056.82 = 854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.25x = 4,056.82 × 854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.25x = 3,468,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,274.70/2,704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.53

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